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Episode 43 - Die With Zero 47:38

8d ago47:38

47:38

Hello my friends, and welcome to another episode of What's Tom Reading! Today we are talking about the interesting, thought-provoking, and somewhat counterintuitive book, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. This book is all about making sure that you leave this world the same way you came into it - butt naked and without a penny to your name - and in so…

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Episode 42 - Sphere - Michael Crichton 28:49

20d ago28:49

28:49

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the thrilling, intense, and absolutely wild book "Sphere" by Michael Crichton. This one has it all! If you're ready for a great conversation about a great book, then you came to the right place! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withersبقلم Tom

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Episode 41 - The Alter Ego Effect 34:20

7M ago34:20

34:20

Hello, my friends! Today on What's Tom Reading? we are going to be talking about the excellent, interesting, and highly useful book - The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman. This book was a lot of fun and gave a lot of great advice! Thanks for listening and please feel free to share this with someone who you think might get a kick out of it! You can r…

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Episode 40 - Do You Talk Funny? 32:50

7M ago32:50

32:50

Hello, my friends! Today we are going to be talking about the highly amusing and useful book, Do You Talk Funny? by David Nihill. This book is all about improving your public speaking skills by adding comedic timing to your toolkit. If you're ready to learn something and be entertained, then stay tuned and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode:…

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Episode 39 - Do the Work 1:04:57

8M ago1:04:57

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Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the excellent and inspirational book "Do the Work," by Steven Pressfield. We are also going to be catching up after a long time apart. Thank you to all of you who have continued to support the podcast even as I have proven to be unreliable in getting episodes out with regularity. I sincerely appreciate …

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Episode 38 - Unreasonable Hospitality 35:05

12M ago35:05

35:05

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the very interesting and hugely impactful book, Unreasonable Hospitality, by Will Guidara. This is all about how you can go above and beyond for your customers and be MORE successful because of it. If that sounds interesting to you, stay tuned and enjoy the show! Thanks for listening. Mentioned in this …

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Episode 37 - Congo 31:52

12M ago31:52

31:52

Hello, my friends! Today we are talking about the amazing action/adventure/thriller, "Congo," by Michael Crichton. I've been on a Crichton kick for the last little while as you know and this book is no different. As a little interesting aside, you can watch this podcast episode on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp…

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SPECIAL - Michael Crichton 35:48

1y ago35:48

35:48

Today on the show we are going to be talking about the one and only Michael Crichton. There's nobody out there like him. Lately, I haven't been able to stop reading his books and I want to pass the mind virus on to you guys! Thanks for listening! Enjoy the show. Tom Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure by Tom Withers…

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Episode 36 - The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

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Hello, my friends! Today I am going to be talking about the very interesting and somewhat controversial book, "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels" by Alex Epstein. Fair warning, there are going to be some sacred cows offended in this episode. If you keep an open mind, I think you'll like it! Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Human Cure …

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Episode 35 - Mindhunter 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

49:17

Hello, my friends! Today on the show I am going to be talking about the gruesome, grizzly, gory, but very interesting book, "Mindhunter" by John E. Douglas. This book is not for the feint of heart, so I warn you in advance that there is going to be some rough content in this episode, even though I'm going to try to censor specific details about cri…

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Episode 34 - The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the extremely interesting and fascinating Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. This was one of the best little books I have read in a long time. It's hard for me to think of a book that packed so much of a punch in such a small volume. If you're interested in hearing a little bit about the life of one of t…

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Episode 33 - The Closing of the American Mind 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

59:36

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the interesting, erudite, and very, very grouchy book "The Closing of the American Mind" by Allan Bloom. This is a controversial book, written by a controversial man, but it is downright beautiful and full of interesting and valuable things that will make you think. I highly recommend it! If it sounds lik…

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Episode 32 - The Saad Truth about Happiness 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

46:17

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the very interesting book, "The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life" by Dr. Gad Saad. This book was a very interesting take on life from a very interesting (and somewhat controversial) author. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think you would too! If this sounds interesting to you,…

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SPECIAL - Night Choir 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

My Friends! I have an exciting announcement to make! I wrote a book! In this episode, I talk about my new book, give you a sample of it, and talk a little bit about the writing and publication process. If this sounds interesting to you, then check it out. If you'd like to buy my book, Night Choir, you can find it on Amazon. Thank you all so much fo…

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Episode 31 - Sasquatch 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

59:35

Hello, my friends! In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the extremely interesting book "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum. This book is a wild ride through all things bigfoot related and how the science may point to the existence of a solitary ape-man in the woods (spoiler alert, it doesn't convince me). If thi…

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SPECIAL - The Journal of M.A.N. 32:35

2y ago32:35

32:35

Hell friends! Today I am reviewing the AWESOME zombie book "The Journal of M.A.N. Volume I by Jonathan W. Western. Jonathan is a friend of mine so it is a total pleasure for me to be able not only to read his awesome book, but to do a podcast episode reviewing it. This book is a fantastic first book written by someone who I think will prove to be a…

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Episode 30 - 100 Books of 2022 - Part 1 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

Hello my friends! Sorry it's taken me so long to upload another episode. I have decided to change up my content creation a little bit and part of that is building a YouTube channel where I will host this podcast in video form as well as other videos I plan to make documenting my various hobbies. This is really a video journal for myself and my kids…

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Episode 29 - Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany 55:37

2+ y ago55:37

55:37

Hello! In this episode of What's Tom Reading, I'm talking about the very interesting WWII book, Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany by Norman Ohler. This books provides a super fascinating lens through which we can view the events and decisions of the Nazis from the lowest foot soldier to the man at the very top. Were they all on drugs? The author seems…

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Episode 28 - Dracula 48:18

2+ y ago48:18

48:18

Ever wonder where all this vampire stuff started? Well, wonder no more because today we are talking about Bram Stoker's Dracula, the grand-daddy of all vampire stories. If you picture a vampire (that isn't a Twilight vampire) then you are most likely picturing a creature inspired by this book. Come with me as we discuss one of the greatest books ev…

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Episode 27 - The Boys in the Boat 51:20

3y ago51:20

51:20

READ THIS BOOK! I don't say this that often, but you need this book in your life. I don't care who you are. This is all about the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, evil, and pain. It is about striving to be more than your circumstances. This book made me proud to be a human being. If that sounds interesting to you, then pick it up and rea…

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Episode 26 - Extreme Ownership 51:59

3y ago51:59

51:59

Hello, friends! Today I am talking about the exceptionally inspiring book "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. This book was excellent and one of the rare and exciting books where you get something INSTANTLY actionable that you can take away with you and implement. I know it changed the way I look at the world around me and I use wh…

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Episode 25 - Human Errors 57:45

3y ago57:45

57:45

Hello, friends! In this episode I talk about the fantastically interesting book "Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes" by Nathan Lents. This book was a super informative and interesting tour through our anatomy and genetics that shows everything that makes we humans so special, as well as some evolutionary …

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Episode 24 - SPECIAL - Brandon Sanderson 51:12

3y ago51:12

51:12

Hello, friends! In this special episode of What's Tom Reading? I get a little bit weird about how much I love Brandon Sanderson, talk about his books, his characters, the worlds he has built, and honestly probably a little bit too much in detail about the magic systems. Some of you asked me to do more reviews on fiction books and this is what has c…

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Episode 23 - Never Split the Difference 46:32

3y ago46:32

46:32

Hello, friends! Today I am talking about the AWESOME negotiation book called: "“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your Life Depended on it” by Chris Voss. This book combines that gritty Cop Noir type genre with a standard business self-help type book for an awesome all around book that will both entertain and educate you. If you're inte…

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Episode 22 - Zero to One 1:00:09

3y ago1:00:09

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Hi guys! Today I am talking about the unique book on innovation and progress, "“Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel. I'll admit that when I first picked up this book, I had low expectations. After all, I thought it would be just another business book written by some rich guy who thinks he has something importa…

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Episode 21 - Chain of Title 54:42

3y ago54:42

54:42

Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the dense but rewarding book "Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street’s Great Foreclosure Fraud” by David Dayen. As the title suggests, this book is about the 2008 financial crisis and how a cancer nurse, a car salesman, and an insurance specialist banded together to find out wh…

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Episode 20 - The Element 53:49

3y ago53:49

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Hello, my friends! Today I am talking about the inspiring book "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything” by Ken Robinson. This book is all about discovering your passions, pairing those passions with a talent, and discovering your "Element." It also gives some advice and great examples of people through history who have overcome th…

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Episode 19 - Essentialism 45:00

3y ago45:00

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Hi guys! Today I am talking about the amazing book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown. This book is all about helping you discover the things that are truly important and essential in life while trimming away all of the many things we all do that aren't actually helping us to reach our goals. This book sincerely changed…

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Episode 18 - Red Notice 58:18

3y ago58:18

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Hi guys! Today I am talking about the political thriller, "Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Quest for Justice" by Bill Browder. This book is a look behind the curtain into the gangster oligarchs running Russia from behind the scenes, how they seized power after the fall of the Soviet Union during the era of privatizat…

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Episode 17 - T: The Story of Testosterone 56:36

3y ago56:36

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Hi guys! Today I am talking about the excellent non-fiction book called "T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us" by Dr. Carole Hooven. This book was a highly-educational overview of endocrinology and evolutionary biology delivered in a surprisingly entertaining package. It was full of very interesting facts about th…

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Episode 16 - Ego is the Enemy 48:59

3y ago48:59

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Hi guys! Today's episode is talking about the awesome self-improvement/philosophy book "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. This book talks about implementing good stoic philosophy and the wisdom of humble greatness into your life. If you can stay humble, there is no end to your potential. If you let your ego get in the way, then there is every like…

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Episode 15 - SPECIAL - Universe 25 38:04

3y ago38:04

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Hello, friends! In this special Holiday episode of What's Tom Reading?, I am talking about a very interesting paper I read recently called Universe 25 by Dr. John B. Calhoun. The paper was written to document the results of an experiment in which the Doctor and his colleagues set up a perfect mouse utopia only to witness as it completely destroyed …

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Episode 14 - Twilight 50:21

3y ago50:21

50:21

Hi guys! At your request, I finally made it through Twilight and in this episode I'm going to talk all about it. I have some serious issues with this book, but I also try to take time to talk about the highlights as well. If you're interested, please enjoy the show! Thanks for listening, and thanks so much for all of your support! You guys are the …

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Episode 13 - Spycraft 50:00

3y ago50:00

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Today's episode is about the book "Spycraft: The Secret History of the CIA’s Spytechs from Communism to Al Qaeda” by Robert Wallace and H. Keith Melton. This book is a wild ride through the intricate and secretive world of spies, espionage, and intelligence gathering. I talk a little bit about all the gizmos, gadgets, gear, and awesome agents who w…

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Episode 12 - The End of Craving 46:14

3+ y ago46:14

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Today's book is "The End of Craving" by Mark Schatzker. This one is about all of the things in our modern diet that are screwing us up and killing us. If you want to end up paranoid about what's in your flour, then this one's for you. If you want to pick up the book for yourself and you'd like to support the podcast, please use this link: https://a…

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Episode 11 - Gates of Fire 48:28

3+ y ago48:28

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Hi guys! Today I'm talking about the book "Gates of Fire" by Steven Pressfield. This book is a historical fiction novel about the 300 Spartans and their heroic last stand at the "hot gates" in Thermopylae to fight off the Persian Emperor Xerxes and his massive army. It's a great book that offers an interesting take on one of the greatest stories ev…

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Episode 10 - The Gray Lady Winked 51:35

3+ y ago51:35

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Hi guys! Today I'm talking about the book "The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York Times's Misreporting, Distortions, and Fabrications Radically Alter History" by Ashley Rindsberg. This book was CRAZY! If you're into news and/or politics at all, you have to make this book a part of your life. If you want to pick it up and you'd like to support the s…

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Episode 9 - Forensic History 50:08

3+ y ago50:08

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Hi guys! Today I am talking about the Great Courses lecture series called "Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals" performed by lecturer Elizabeth A. Murray. If you are into "true crime" as a genre and you have a strong stomach, I think you'll get a kick out of this episode! If you want to pick up the book for yourself and you'd like to hel…

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Episode 8 - Red Roulette 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

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In this episode I talk about the autobiographical expose of the evils and excesses of the Chinese Communist Party, "Red Roulette" by Desmond Shum. This is an important book that has some crazy takeaways! If you're into world politics or you just want to learn a little more about the Chinese system of government, I think you'll get a kick out of thi…

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Episode 7 - How to Invent Everything 44:42

3+ y ago44:42

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On this episode I talk about the book "How to Invent Everything" by Ryan North. This is a fact-filled invention-focused non-fiction book with a super cool fictitious premise. In some ways this book is everything I could ever dream of in a book. It was full of useful and practical knowledge delivered in a fun and engaging way. If this sounds interes…

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Episode 6 - The History of the Vikings 46:29

3+ y ago46:29

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Today I'm talking about the audiobook - The History of the Vikings. This book is a compilation of very cool lectures on Norse mythology, culture, and impact, with a particular focus on the raiding, pillaging warrior class of Vikings! If you are into Vikings, I think you'll get a kick out of this episode! If you want to pick up the book, you can sup…

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Episode 5 - The Screwtape Letters 47:52

3+ y ago47:52

47:52

Hi guys! In this episode I talk about The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This awesome and highly-quotable book was a ton of fun to read and I think it will be a ton of fun for you to hear some of the coolest little nuggets of wisdom from it! If you want to pick it up yourself, and you'd like to support the podcast at no cost to you, please use th…

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Episode 4 - I Am Legend 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

42:29

This week I read the book I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. You may have seen the Hollywood movie with Will Smith, and it was great, but if you haven't read the book then you are missing out! I couldn't put this one down and I know you're going to get a kick out of hearing about. If you want to pick this book up, here is the link to Amazon. By using…

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Episode 1 - Jurassic Park 37:29

3+ y ago37:29

37:29

This week I review one of the all-time great science fiction novels - Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. I figured, what better way to start this podcast than by talking about one of the best scifi books ever written? Thanks for listening, I hope you like it!بقلم Tom

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Episode 2 - Antifragile 49:00

3+ y ago49:00

49:00

In this episode, I talk about Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. This is a semi-obscure collection of essays on extremely low-probability events and how they interact with broader systems. I know it doesn't sound like a thrill-ride, but I promise this book has a lot to offer! Check out this episode and see for yourself! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 3 - By Water Beneath the Walls 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

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In this episode, I review "By Water Beneath the Walls" by Benjamin Milligan. This book talks about the rise of the Navy SEALS and how one of the world's foremost elite special forces units came to be. This is a pretty obscure book, but one that you're definitely going to want to learn more about! Check it out! Thanks for listening.…

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